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Modec is the world´s first manufacturer of purpose built zero emission vehicles. Heralded as the future of commercial transport, the British manufacturer was founded in 2004 by a team of automotive engineering experts and its vehicles were launched to the transport industry in March 2007. The Zero Emissions Vehicle features a 2 tonne load capacity, 100 mile range between charges and quiet operation due to the electric drive system. Now Modec ZEV has expanded into the USA in a manufacturing alliance with Navistar.
The project
Front suspension concept and design through to finished parts. Ride modelling and handling development.
Achievements
- McPherson strut front suspension layout with steering linkage through the lower control arms. Steel & airsprung variants
- Casting and machining design for knuckle and wheel hub, supported by Finite Element Analysis of the parts
- Design of casting & machining for vented brake disc to replace solid type
- Handling analysis & vehicle dynamic set-up
- Vehicle target setting
- Development support
For more information visit Modec's website : www.modeczev.com
